Technology is changing to suit people’s needs. The early development of transportation technology as well as the modern development of telecommunication has offered human a rapid rise in efficiency (效率). Of course, technology has also made life more complicated (复杂的) and some may say, led to bad effects. However, it is obvious that technology has made life better than before.
There’s no doubt that technology has improved the standards of living. Machines can now do the heavier work which human beings find very difficult to do. Industrialization (工业化) has brought about large production, people can get goods at a cheaper price, too. Technology has made every aspect (方面) of life more convenient: computers have made work in the office more efficient and transport systems have made travel cheaper and even more enjoyable.
Technology has also improved the quality of social life. The communication technology has brought the world closer, whether for business or for personal relationships.
Yet, even though it is true that life has improved with technology, life has also become more complicated as technology becomes more common in our lives. The use of the Internet has changed the way we communicate, socialize and do business, and thus exposed us to risks. As more business deals take place online, there is an increase in cybercrime (网络犯罪). And stolen data has become a huge problem for businesses and banks. Cyberbullying (网络欺凌) is also becoming more widespread today. As much as technology has improved our lives, it has also brought about new sets of problems.
Still, technology has given us the means to a better life that was unimaginable. To say that technology does not make life better or even makes life worse is an absolute wrong conclusion. There are also creative ways to solve the problems that technology has brought about, such as using laws and technology itself to solve the very problems it brings about. For example, some countries have introduced laws that control the use of online information to ensure personal safety is protected. Today, space rovers (漫游者) are even exploring new planets to check for signs of life. So, with the development of technology, it is fair to say that the stars are not out of reach.
【小题1】According to the passage, how has technology improved the standards of living?| A．By increasing people’s heavier work. |
| B．By making work in the office more enjoyable. |
| C．By making different aspects of life more convenient. |
| D．By helping solve all kinds of difficult problems in life. |
| A．Technology has brought more problems than convenience to human. |
| B．Communication is more complicated because of technology. |
| C．Machines will take the place of human beings in the future. |
| D．Laws can be made to protect personal safety on the Internet. |
| A．Will Technology Really Meet Our Future Needs? |
| B．Can We Protect Ourselves with Technology? |
| C．Can Technology Change the Way We Work? |
| D．Has Technology Made Life Better? |
Imagine wearing a magic hat that allows you to write words down just by thinking of them. In your opinion, it may only appear in a science fiction,
In the lab, two researchers wore hats with sensors (传感器) while keeping their eyes on a computer screen to “mind write” “fu” on the red paper. At last,
In fact, BCI technology has already been used in several different areas. In 2016, Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong used it in the Tiangong Ⅱ space lab. They tested a BCI system (系统) in space for the first time. It is hoped that in the future, astronauts can use these systems to do difficult tasks,
BCIs can be used in smart homes in the future. For example,
| A．it took the researchers 3 minutes to write it. |
| B．because it’s not easy for them to move around in space. |
| C．but the students at Tianjin University did the real research recently. |
| D．simply thinking “turn on the lights” can turn on the lights in your home. |
On the evening of April 16, 2024, a special live broadcast was held by JD. com founder Liu Qiangdong in the form of “Al digital (数字的) man”, bringing a special shopping experience to consumers. You could chat and even have phone calls with your favorite star at any time, wouldn’t that be exciting? With the fast development of AI technologies, the virtual (虚拟的) humans might make it happen.
As we know, virtual humans now can be like real people. They can mimic (模仿) real people’s voices, moves, and even copy their personalities. But what else can they do? And what can only be done by humans and not AI?
In fact, the idea of virtual humans is not something new. A virtual human is a human being that exists (存在) in the digital world. It is created by making digital copies of the movements of a chosen human model and then rebuilding the figure in the digital world. With the help of 5G, AI, and VR technologies, virtual humans nowadays range (范围) from virtual reporters to virtual stars across many fields such as radio, television, Internet, and business.
Virtual humans can do things that people cannot do in the real world, such as time travel. They can appear to be in different places and from different times in history. Imagine being able to communicate with famous people from ancient times, learn from their experiences, and witness important events directly.
However, virtual humans have their disadvantages. They don’t have much human touch and EQ (情商). These are something that only a real human can have. What’s more, virtual humans can’t team up and communicate with others in real time.
Virtual humans show the power of AI, but they are not a substitute for humans. EQ, creativity, adaptability (适应力), and personal touch that humans bring to the table are valuable and cannot be achieved by AI.
【小题1】From the passage, we can know that virtual humans ________.| A．have much human touch | B．have been used in many areas |
| C．can feel people’s sadness | D．can help people talk with their stars in the real world |
| A．They can’t move like real people. | B．They are unable to work as a team. |
| C．They will cause many people to lose their jobs. | D．They are not good at copying a person’s personalities. |
| A．替代物 | B．必需品 | C．衍生物 | D．创造物 |
| A．To ask people to use virtual humans. |
| B．To explain reasons for creating virtual humans. |
| C．To introduce the development of virtual humans. |
| D．To show the influence of AI technologies on future life. |
| A. Block Building Prepare to build your favorite”adventures” . Projects of Star Wars and Jurassic Park will be offered and knowledge will be explained. You can take home your own works. B. Robotic Science Have fun building and creating robots! You will learn engineering in an interesting way and many robot projects will be included. You can also join in an exciting competition. C. Chemical Magic Get ready for a”magical”lab experience in Harry Potter style! It is an introduction to chemistry and physics. Enjoy making coloured fire, hot ice, purple smoke and more. D. Photography Fun Expect to take a wonderful photo or shoot a video on your own? Come and find out the science behind movies. You will also learn the skills of photography using different cameras. E. First Aid Training What do you know about the things in the survival kit? Attend this course to learn how to use them in the right manner.Step-by-step treatment for medical emergencies will be shown. F. Arts and 3-D Printing Want to be an artist? Come and create your artworks! Projects, including sand art, painting and an introduction to CAD drawing and 3-D printing, will be carried out. |
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